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5 de Maio de 2020
Minimizing the risk of accidents in the workplace is a top priority in industry, and it is especially important when working with pneumatic power tools. Ensuring that all safety precautions have been taken to protect the health and wellbeing of operators is vital. With this in mind, here are seven simple steps to reduce the risk of accidents and improve operator safety:
Regular servicing is vital when ensuring the safety of equipment as a tool that is well looked after and properly maintained will have less risk of failing. Maintenance should be carried out according to the tool’s manual, for example, components that wear most frequently and therefore need maintaining in grinders are the blades and bevel gears. Blades should be inspected every 500 hours, and the interval for bevel gears is every 1,000 – 2,000 hours depending on the tool.
Consider the environment surrounding the job and ensure you take appropriate precautions. For example, is it a confined space, or is the job at height? Grinding can create fine dust particles, which if inhaled can cause health and safety issues for the operator. Therefore, always grind in a well-ventilated space. Also, always ensure that the workpiece is secure, and you have a stable operating position . For instance, if you are working at height, remember to implement the best practices to help preventing tool drops.
Think about the whole tool system including the air line. All pneumatic tools require clean, lubricated air and a dynamic pressure of 90 PSI (6.3 bar) to work safely. If the pressure is any higher than this, it could negatively affect the tools’ lifespan and risk operator’s safety. Air pressure can be adjusted with an FRL (filter, regulator, lubricator) so it is important to include one in the air system near the tool. You can improve your installation safety by reading our air line installation guide and self-diagnostic check list. Also, you can enhance the safety of your air line by adding an air fuse to its set up, this will prevent you from hose whiplash.
By considering these seven points you will improve safety associated with using tools in the workplace, therefore protecting operators. An additional benefit to these responsible practices is that you will improve efficiency too!
Limiting vibration, proper air line set-up and regular maintenance are just some of the key steps in ensuring operators safety.
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